Lahore, July 07, 2024 : Pakistan Railways has decided to operate all its trains under a public-private partnership model, sources said.
Citing railway officials, the sources indicated that this decision aims to provide better facilities to railway passengers and stabilize the department’s income.
Several trains, including Karakoram Express, Karachi Express, Awam Express, Green Line, Mahar, Chenab, Suman Sarkar, and Mohen-jo Daro passenger train, will be run under the public-private partnership model. Additionally, Pak Business, Bolan Mail, Thall, Sukkur Express, Marvi, Chaman, and Hazara Express will also be operated by the private sector.
Railway officials also stated that Shalimar Express, Bahauddin Zakaria, Kohat, Mehran Express, Attock, Jund, and Rawalpindi passenger trains will be included in this mechanism.
Chief Executive Officer Amir Baloch mentioned that the railways intend to provide the best travel experience to passengers.
However, sources have expressed concerns that railway fares might skyrocket under the public-private partnership model.
